Su Tao had no idea that she had become a favorite of everyone in the East District. She was currently discussing with Rongrong the employee salaries and benefits for August.

It’s the last day of the month, and it’s time to pay everyone’s salary.

"Boss, the total is 476,000 federal coins. Would you like to take another look?"

Su Tao was surprised: "Did it double compared to last month?"

Qian Rongrong covered her chest:

"Yeah, have you forgotten that you gave several old employees promotions and raises this month, and hired nearly ten new people?"

"Oh, send it out. We can't withhold this from everyone."

Although the salary expenses are high, the efforts are still rewarded.

The combined revenue of the plantation and Panliu Mountain reached 1.36 million in the second half of August, an increase of more than 200,000 compared to the first half of the month.

Without expansion, this profit has basically reached its peak.

With limited area and limited staff, the value that can be created is also limited.

Su Tao decided to include the expansion of the plantation and Panliu Mountain in the September work plan.

The remaining income is mainly rent.

In the whole month of August, 58 rooms were renewed, involving more than 90 tenants, and the renewal rent received was 1.19 million.

Now, excluding the money spent on building the protective shield and the Leopard Road Camp, Taoyang’s total assets are still more than 5.2 million.

Su Taoxin calculated that the system would be able to be upgraded to level 6 around September.

She will work hard and strive to achieve this goal by early next month.

Build more houses, rent more, and sell more supplies!

A new month has begun in Taoyang amidst the orderly busyness.

Su Tao also received the latest news from Shi Zijin that they went to a base further south to search for the whereabouts of the reptile.

Heizhima was taken away by other pioneer teams to complete some daily and less dangerous tasks.

In addition, she also learned from the captain of this pioneer army team that the tobacco merchant He Yang was expelled from Qingpeng, which basically cut off his sales channels for tobacco shipped to the south.

Even the dirty things Ji Caizhe did were heard by his father.

Ji Boda was furious. He heard that he had beaten his son for most of the day with the door closed, and he was so beaten that he couldn't get out of bed.

As soon as Su Tao heard about this, Ji Boda called her to apologize.

Su Tao could hear the pain in his tone:

"Boss Su, I'm not a good parent—"

Although Su Tao looked down on Ji Caizhe and hated him, she could not feel much hatred towards Mr. Ji with half-white hair, and even felt a little sympathy for him.

Even Zhuang Wan shook her head and said:

"Compared to this, my Chen Yang can still be saved. He's not that bad."

Chen Yang: “.”

Su Tao didn't know what to say, so she comforted the old father and said that this matter would not affect their cooperation.

Ji Boda was very grateful. He hung up the phone and went to beat his son.

Su Tao didn't take these things to heart and devoted herself to her work again.

Ma Dapao has been complaining for a long time, saying that he wants to expand the Panliu Mountain Hotel and build more rooms. After all, the guests queuing at the foot of the mountain are really having a hard time.

Su Tao was just about to roll up her sleeves and get to work when Pei Dong suddenly came to her.

"Last time you mentioned letting Taoyang take over Dongyang, the old leader agreed."

Su Tao opened her eyes wide, unable to believe it: "Really?"

Pei Dong looked tired, nodded and smiled:

"It took a lot of effort, but the result is good. No matter what the higher-ups think, they don't object for the sake of appearances."

Su Tao couldn't imagine how the old leader could have made the decision despite all the opposition.

After all, Dongyang is not a small base, with a population of more than 50,000, and countless leaders of the government and the army, big and small.

It is really not easy to get everyone to agree on the surface.

"The old leader has worked so hard."

Pei Dong shook his head: "He is very happy. Get in the car. He wants to talk to you face to face."

I took a car all the way to the Dongyang General Command Headquarters and met the old leader who had gray hair but was extremely majestic.

"Sit down, good boy, Shuyu, and pour us a cup of tea."

Xing Shuyu winked at Su Tao and turned to pour tea.

The old leader looked at Su Tao, who was less than 20 years old and still had a childish face, and said with emotion:

"Dongyang still has to be handed over to you young people. I am old."

Su Tao said respectfully, "You are still as sharp as ever. Dongyang still relies on you."

The old leader smiled and shook his head, and asked his assistant to bring a large box and hand it to Su Tao.

Su Tao took it without knowing why, and opened it under the old leader's gaze. The moment she saw what was inside, her hands trembled in shock.

A box full of crystal cores!

There are about thirty or forty of them!

Su Tao suddenly looked up at the old leader.

The old leader coughed twice and laughed, "Are you shocked?"

Su Tao covered the box, pushed it to the middle of the table, and nodded.

She was not very knowledgeable and had never seen so many crystal cores before. It almost blinded her eyes.

The old leader sighed and said, "Do you know where all this came from?"

Su Tao shook her head.

The old leader knocked on the box with his knuckles and said:

"Two-thirds of it was obtained by Zijin and his team from hunting, and the rest was collected by various parties I asked them to collect. It's all for you."

Su Tao: "To whom?"

The old leader saw her stunned look and laughed out loud:

"For you. If I'm guessing correctly, you need to consume crystal cores to build Dongyang. Even though you told others that Taoyang was built because of your special abilities, even Zijin kept it a secret for you."

"But I've lived long enough to see clearly. I'm afraid this isn't your ability, but rather some external force helping you."

"External forces can't help you for free, and you're always collecting crystal cores everywhere, so it's not hard to guess."

Su Tao was speechless.

It turns out that old ginger is still spicy.

Seeing her drooping eyelashes trembling, the old leader couldn't help but feel pity for her and said kindly:

"Don't be afraid. Since I asked Pei Dong to come to you today and took the initiative to talk about the Dongyang acquisition, it's not to undermine you. On the contrary, I will help you make this lie more complete."

"Dongyang has been developing for over twenty years, and the relationships within are more complicated than you might imagine. What I can guess, there are certainly others who can guess as well. But you don't have to worry about that. I, an old fellow, will take care of it for you. If anyone covets you or has ill intentions towards you, I will definitely not let him leave Dongyang alive."

Pei Dong also nodded solemnly.

Su Tao was deeply touched and looked up at the sixty-year-old man:

"Thank you. I'll do my best."

The old leader was very pleased and pushed the box full of crystal cores in front of her:

"Take it. I trust you with whatever you want to do with it. I just hope the Dongyang Maternity and Infant Hospital can be under your protection as soon as possible. While Zijin and the others are away, I'm afraid several more districts will continue to fall. The Maternity and Infant Hospital near Gate 4 is in danger."

"There are nearly 3,000 expectant mothers and infants in the maternity and child hospital. They are the hope of Dongyang."

Su Tao suddenly became nervous: "How many square meters does the maternity and children's hospital cover?"